Hospice Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for serving as the central point of telephone triage for hospice patient and family related issues after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Provides clinical assistance, nursing care/instructions/support to patients and families in their homes, nursing homes and hospice contracted inpatient facilities; to assess for need and level of care; to plan for and coordinate care needs with appropriate agency staff and community resources. Completes all visits as needed and communicates the patient’s progress with other disciplines; directs, supervises and instructs LPN in personal care to the patient. This position is supportive of the Village Hospice mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. This position completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Provides home and/or facility visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support. Visits may include pronouncem...